edging

Pluraledgings

1. 1
   nouncountable or uncountable

   A border or strip that runs along the side of something.

   Like a low fence that shows where a yard ends.

   We put plastic edging around the flower bed.

   The blanket has a soft strip of edging sewn along each side.

   Similarborder, trim, trimming, fringe, binding

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2. 2
   verb

   Present participle of edge. Use this form for the action as it is happening.

   She was edging toward the door, hoping no one would notice.

   The car kept edging forward in the heavy traffic.

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3. 3
   noununcountable

   The practice of staying sexually excited for a long time without reaching climax.

   Edging takes a lot of self-control.

   Some couples try edging to make intimacy last longer.

4. 4
   noununcountable

   The work of shaping or smoothing the edge of something, like a piece of metal.

   Like sanding the rough side of a board until it feels smooth.

   The edging of the blade took several hours of careful work.

   Edging gives the metal sheet a smooth, finished border.

   Similartrimming, dressing, finishing

5. 5
   noununcountable

   A climbing move where you stand on a tiny ledge using the side edge of your shoe.

   Like balancing on the side of your shoe on the lip of a stair.

   Edging on tiny holds takes strong feet and good balance.

   She used edging to stand on a thin crack in the rock.

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